The Importance of Best Friends

This weekend was not what I planned. Usually Friday night is chill night. Saturday is a relaxing day, and maybe a day outing and then Sunday is chores and meal prep. On my drive home from work Friday night, my bestie in Seattle, Steph called to said she would be flying out to visit on Saturday!!! I was so excited and surprised, I had to update my weekend calendar!

5 Galentine's Day Gifts

I am so happy that I have some amazing ladies in my life. They have helped me so much and I will be forever grateful!

Want to show some appreciation to the favorite ladies in your life? Guys listen up too, these are some great ideas for you too! Then check out my top five favorite gifts for those special ladies in your life!

Why Creating a Girl Squad is Beneficial to the Soul

All photos by the amazing Augustine Sanchez the husband of long time lady nerd friend Melificent!

It wasn't until I hit the magical age of 30 that I realized how important female relationships are to your mind, body and soul.

And there is one women who opened my mind to this happy endeavor my bestie Liz.

My Very First 5K: Life Goals

Yesterday I ran my very first 5K. But my running journey can be traced back as long as I can remember.

My step-dad was a runner. I remember him getting up early and training hours for marathons. Us traveling with him to different cities, sleeping in hotels while he ran. I did not want to wake up before dawn and run.

I remember being forced to run in high school and hating it. One of my best friends in high school was a runner. I still didn't want to be a runner.

For some reason in my mid-twenties I decided I wanted to run. I lived in a condo complex in San Diego that had a gate on either side. Not even a mile. I couldn't even run to one gate...at sea level! Nope still not a runner.

Then one day.....